Monthly Archives: January 2017

LANSING, Mich. — State Sens. Tom Casperson, R-Escanaba, and Goeff Hansen, R-Hart, announced Friday the Senate’s Natural Resources Committee and Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Committee will hold a joint hearing on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 12:30 p.m. EST. The committees will consider testimony from the public on hunting and fishing issues.

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Goeff Hansen, R-Hart, offered the following statement Tuesday after Gov. Rick Snyder delivered his 2017 State of the State address:

“Governor Snyder did a good job tonight highlighting the many accomplishments and positive changes in Michigan over the past year while noting the need for ongoing work.

“We must continue to invest in education and implement smart reforms that empower parents and students with increased choice and flexibility to better meet their needs and future educational goals.

“The governor emphasized that Michigan’s infrastructure needs work. The Senate took the lead in adopting policies to improve and fund our roads and bridges for the long term. We must continue to work to address other persistent infrastructure needs.

“The future in Michigan is bright. Our recovery continues. I look forward to working with the governor and my colleagues in the House over the next year as we help provide increased opportunity for all Michiganders.”

LANSING, Mich. — Lt. Gov. Brian Calley on Tuesday signed legislation sponsored by Sen. Goeff Hansen that will help ensure Michigan firefighters have access to critical education and training.

Senate Bill 833, now Public Act 405 of 2016, updates the definition of “firefighter training” in the state’s Firefighters Training Council Act to reflect new challenges firefighters face while on the job.

“The job description of today’s firefighters has expanded far beyond the duties performed when the law was enacted 50 years ago,” said Hansen, R-Hart. “In addition to fighting fires, firefighters perform all kinds of rescue operations, respond to incidents involving hazardous materials, and in some cases provide emergency medical services.

“With increased responsibility comes the need for increased education and training. This law provides that.”